Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed its “zero-tolerance” stance on corruption after former India Under-19 World Cup winner and Jaffna Kings co-owner Manjot Kalra was arrested over allegations of attempting to induce a player into corrupt practice during the Lanka Premier League (LPL).In a statement issued hours after Kalra’s arrest on Friday, the island nation’s…
As the controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s film ‘Satluj’ continues, veteran actor Annu Kapoor has shared a contrasting opinion, backing the government’s decision to block the film and urging its makers to seek legal recourse instead of criticising the move publicly.Directed by Honey Trehan, ‘Satluj’ which was originally titled ‘Punjab 95’ premiered on ZEE5 on July…
KOLKATA: Hockey India’s Ethics Committee has initiated a fact-finding inquiry into complaints filed against former India women’s hockey captain and Executive Board member Asunta Lakra.The development comes a day after it emerged that the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports had asked Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute a neutral, fair and transparent committee to…
Image for representation | Photo Credit: spukkato The story so far: Every year, May 3 is observed as World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about the state of press freedom globally as well the responsibilities and perils of the job. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993, and since…
Dream runners half marathon 2024 Chennai: Over 7,000 runners from across the country will participate in the 15th edition of dream runners half marathon (DRHM) on July 19, of which The Times of India is the official media partner.The 21.1km category will be flagged off at 4.30am from Napier’s Bridge by P Kumar, deputy commissioner…
The Daily Nadi Horoscope for Pisces on July 17, 2026, emphasises the importance of work discipline, health, service, daily routine and small responsibilities. Today, the Moon is in Leo and is currently transiting through Magha Nakshatra. It may bring about a greater sense of responsibility. Pisces natives may have to face practicalities without letting their…
COIMBATORE: Tamil Nadu MSME Minister P Madan Raja on Friday said the department is conducting district-wise reviews across the state, asserting that chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s target of achieving a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036 is possible only if the MSME sector is taken to the next level.The minister chaired a meeting at the…
Chadwick Boseman’s brothers launch family business to carry forward his storytelling legacy: ‘Fame was not something Chad was looking for’ Nearly six years after Chadwick Boseman‘s death, the late actor’s family is ensuring that his passion for storytelling lives on. His older brothers, Kevin Boseman and Derrick Boseman, have launched Boseman Family LLC, a creative…
Garry Sobers (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a former West Indies captain, passed away on Friday at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by his son, Daniel.Sobers was just 10 days short of his 90th birthday. Widely regarded as one of the…
The Pentagon’s new testosterone testing policy implements mandatory, blanket testosterone screening for all U.S. military service members over the age of 30, regardless of gender or symptoms. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. Department of Defense has announced mandatory annual testosterone screening for all active-duty service members aged 30 years and above. Announced by…